2015 Popcorn Program
Face it parents: we grew up in a different time. As kids, nothing was handed to us. We either worked or helped to earn our rewards: money, an activity with friends, or something we wanted. Scouting still believes in and stands for the core value of earning!

Benefits to Your Scout and Family:
  • Teaches Scouts the value & process of setting and working toward goals
  • Gives Scouts a strong sense of accomplishment through recognition
  • Enhances communication, leadership skills and confidence in your Scout
  • Scouts can earn valuable rewards including gift cards and prizes
  • Scouts can earn their way to an adventure at a Pack Sleepover   

Sales Goals:

Below are the goals you and your Scout should strive for...
  • $250.00 per Scout - Tiger Cubs
  • $300.00 per Scout - Wolf Cubs
  • $350.00 per Scout - Bear Cubs
  • $450.00 per Scout - Webelos

Ways to Sell:                                                                                          
Take Orders
  • The Scout with his Akela goes door to door with a Take Order Form.  Take Order Forms will be provided during the Popcorn Kickoff 
  • The customer writes his/her order on the Take Order Form and the Scout collects the money.
  • The Scout processes the order and delivers the Popcorn to the Customer in a few weeks.
Selling at Work
  • Mom and/or Dad take an order form to their work.
  • Fellow co-workers write their order on the order form, Mom and/or Dad collect the money.
  • Mom and/or Dad deliver product in a few weeks.
Selling Online
  • The Scout communicates his Order Key via email, phone, and so on, to potential or existing customers. The Customer can go online and purchase popcorn with a Credit Card  at http://www.trails-end.com
  • The Product is shipped directly from Trail’s End to the customer and the Scout and Unit receive credit for the Sale.
Show and Sells
  • Show and Sells make up a big part of our popcorn program. We've obtained permission from local businesses to set up a sales table.  Show and Sells have plenty of products on-hand for people to buy.  Different Scouts work at the table in shifts.  Always have adult supervision.  
  • Check the calendar for show and sell times and other important details.
Signing up for Show and Sells


Prizes and Rewards:
  • Rewards from Trail-End (see order forms or click here)
  • Each scout earns 20% of sales towards their scout account.
  • Sell $200 and earn a ticket to smash a pie in the face of a leader of scout's choosing. (special event held on a pack night following popcorn sale)

Fundraising Uses:

Our fundraising effort helps to make Scouting a great experience for our sons, siblings and parents.  Here is a just a small sampling of the 2014/15 activities supported by your fund raising efforts and participation:
  • Pinewood derby kits, trophies, track and facilities rental
  • Cabin rental for Blue & Gold weekend camp-out
  • Scout patches, badges and recognition awards
  • USS Battleship NJ encampment
  • Site rental at Pine Grove Furnace (Gettysburg)

Parent Action Items

Popcorn Sales Begin
August 28

Order Forms Due
October 21

Order Pickup
November 11


Show and Sell Dates
September 12
Saturday
Shift 1: 10am - 12pm
Shift 2: 12pm - 2pm

Wawa
&
Turkey Hill (Cochranville)
October 3
Saturday
Shift 1: 10am - 12pm
Shift 2: 12pm - 2pm

Tractor Supply
&
*Turkey Hill (Cochranville)
October 10
Saturday
Shift 1: 10am - 12pm
Shift 2: 12pm - 2pm

Tractor Supply


*Tentative